better than
better than watching the sports scores, or even fantasy sports scores this one is:
my friend's convalescence from surgery begins this afternoon. all went well, and that's the right kind of a start. the current choice is between april skiing in colorado, or yachting in the caribbean, and i'm betting on his being able to choose either or both. modern medicine is that amazing.
speaking of which, anyone not adamant in favor of universal and affordable health care for all can go hang out with those folks wanting open heart surgery patients to run errands for them. (there's a special circle in hell reserved just for you). as elated as i am to know my friend will be with his family for many more years to come, i am saddened that not everyone gets this same chance in life to hold their loved ones once again.
my friend's convalescence from surgery begins this afternoon. all went well, and that's the right kind of a start. the current choice is between april skiing in colorado, or yachting in the caribbean, and i'm betting on his being able to choose either or both. modern medicine is that amazing.
speaking of which, anyone not adamant in favor of universal and affordable health care for all can go hang out with those folks wanting open heart surgery patients to run errands for them. (there's a special circle in hell reserved just for you). as elated as i am to know my friend will be with his family for many more years to come, i am saddened that not everyone gets this same chance in life to hold their loved ones once again.
posted by kad barma at 1:58 PM
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I'm all for it, but most of the current models have a net lower outcome than our own model—and in some counties your friend might still be in the queue.
It is sad.
I hope he has a good and swift recovery. My current worry is my wife's cousin's spouse and the eleven year old son of a chap who used to work in my Department and who picked up an infection after his last chemo treatment. His parents, Jack and Mary are distraught. If you pray, please do.
Regards — Cliff
I do, and will.
Net outcome and fairness are both important aspects of the right solution. I have no qualms with advocating for differing proposals as we arrive at our best one, just a nagging disquiet over those who prefer to sit pat on the "I got mine" position, and fail to appreciate that huge numbers of people in this country lack the means and opportunity to receive care. That has to change.
All good thoughts.
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